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This morning started off on a sad note as I discovered my Betta fish, Septimus, had died suddenly. He was a little over one year old. His death leaves an empty aquarium and two saddened owners. But Septimus accomplished much in his one year of life, and in his honor I will relate to you … Continue reading →

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I had hoped to do a little series of fall pictures in Kansas City, but the moment I got that notion, the weather clouded up and has stayed that way much of the last few days. And while cloudy is good, it’s not best for photos, especially when you’re wanting the yellows and oranges and … Continue reading →

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This is going to be a very atypical post for Rhoades to Madness, folks. What follows is the story of what happened yesterday when I went to visit my parents in Raytown, Missouri. Some backstory first, hard facts of the incident next, then I’ll get into opinion. The Backstory My parents’ next-door neighbor has been … Continue reading →

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I am beginning to think I need a schedule. Or at least a structure of some kind, because I can’t seem to stay ahead of this “writing” thing I do, and can’t seem to get inspired when I need to. It’s aggravating. I have heard that sitting down at a set time every day to … Continue reading →

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As I watch the Olympians over in London, England contend with the cool weather, cloudy skies, and occasional rain shower, I can’t help but feel for them. Feel envy, that is. If you don’t live in the Midwestern United States and don’t watch the news, we have been in the midst of a heatwave and … Continue reading →